Animation Design Description: An animation film for 5 to 12-year-old children is in pre-production stage. The film is based on a 10-year-old girl Priya and her cat. This is a shot breakdown of a sequence from the film.
Shot Breakdown:
Shot 1: It was such a bright and beautiful day that 10-year-old Priya decided to play with her cat in the garden.
Shot 2: All of a sudden, the cat’s attention is diverted by a little bird singing on a tree.
Shot 3: The cat quickly climbed up the tree and walked stealthily on the branch on which the bird is perched.
Shot 4: Priya anxiously watched from below.
Shot 5: As the cat approached the bird, the branch broke and the bird flew away.
Shot 6: Shocked, Priya quickly ran to catch the falling cat.
Shot 7: Priya tripped and fell.
Shot 8: Terrified, she looked up to see that the falling cat thankfully landed on its feet.
Shot 9: Priya picked up the cat and scolded her.
Shot 10: She then gave the cat a warm hug. The cat meowed back to her with a big smile.
Part 1: Illustrate (create a storyboard) the above shots as a series of picture frames. You may use more than one frame per shot if you want to. Approximate shape of the frame is shown below.
(Storyboard Image Example can be placed here)
Evaluation Criteria:
Communication of the narrative through sequential pictures.
Shot composition and perspective.
Part 2: Model Sheets – Design the characters Priya, the cat, and the bird. Your drawings should depict the character so that it is a good reference for animation. It should also contain possible attitudes and expressions as may be needed by the film.
Evaluation Criteria:
Illustration skills and design of details in the character (keeping in mind that this will be used for animation).
Shot 1: Priya and the cat in the garden, with Priya excitedly looking at the cat as it gets ready to play.
Shot 2: The cat’s gaze shifting to the bird on the tree, with a clear visual cue of its focus on the bird.
Shot 3: The cat climbing the tree with a steady upward motion, with branches and leaves swaying to indicate its stealthy movement.
Shot 4: Priya looking up at the cat from below, with her face filled with anticipation and slight concern.
Shot 5: The branch breaking and the cat starting to fall, with Priya’s shocked expression in the background.
Shot 6: Priya running towards the falling cat, with exaggerated motion lines to show urgency.
Shot 7: Priya tripping and falling with her limbs outstretched, clearly portraying her clumsiness.
Shot 8: A close-up of the cat landing safely on its feet, with Priya looking up in awe.
Shot 9: Priya scolding the cat, her face stern but with warmth in her eyes.
Shot 10: A final shot of Priya hugging the cat, both smiling, with warm colors and a soft background.
Model Sheets:
Priya: Draw her with a cheerful, curious expression, and other poses such as tripping and scolding the cat. Focus on her emotions, facial features, and dynamic posture.
The Cat: Design the cat with expressive eyes, a playful stance, and the ability to show emotion such as guilt and happiness.
The Bird: Depict the bird in various poses, from sitting still to flying away. The bird should have delicate features to emphasize its fragility and innocence.
